Job Description:

• Supports TMW Center internal teams to plan and coordinate early pilots at partner sites, including contributing to the development and documentation of the following: recruitment strategy; parent experience and coaching strategy; technology engagement and support strategy; research plans and materials.

• Actively participates in regular internal TMW Center program design meetings and prepares materials and follow up as needed.

• Leads parent group meetings and discussions, serve as primary point of contact for program participants and ensures parents are engaged in the program.

• Conducts targeted outreach and recruitment activities.

• Provides implementation support, coaching and training to program participants, ensuring a smooth user experience. This includes but is not limited to: regularly visiting program sites and holding in-person as well as virtual check-ins with parents and Head Start centers; ensuring proper implementation and delivery of TMW Center program; tracking data related to these processes and other aspects of implementation as needed; providing participating parents with coaching and feedback related to child language development.

• Collaborates closely with TMW Center internal teams to gather user feedback and inform program design going forward.

• Provides assistance in distributing technology, coordination and delivery logistics for technological devices and other materials provided to study sites and participants.

• Collaborates closely with TMW Center internal technology and app development teams to optimize the usefulness of the technology for program participants.

• Provides expertise in child and/or language development to the TMW Center team to align technology and app development teams on highest priority features.

• Builds and nurtures relationships with parents, Head Start centers, and other stakeholders to ensure strong communication and ultimate success between the TMW Center and these individuals and groups.

• Helps identify parents and Head Start centers that may serve as future partners.

• Applies research principles and relevant subject matter knowledge relevant to administer a research project. With a moderate level of direction, manages lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Helps develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan.

• Supports data collection and analytical needs of research projects. Conducts literature reviews and helps write reports and manuscripts. Ensures project compliance with different policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.

• Takes responsibility for the following non-laboratory duties: transcribing and coding data; developing data collection instruments; presenting research; and recruiting and scheduling research subjects. Acquires higher-level skills and knowledge in the process.

• Takes responsibility for the following laboratory duties: recognizing abnormal results and varying conditions or procedures to correct problems; setting up and performing experiments. Analyze the meaning, significance, causes, and effects of the subject.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications 

Experience:

• Experience in early childhood research, education, or family engagement.

• Experience working with families, young children, non-profit organizations, or underserved populations.

• Experience providing support to parents and managing partnerships.

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent written, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of and strong interest in the early childhood field.

• Comfort working with technology and assisting in troubleshooting steps.

• Flexible team player able to work collaboratively with a variety of individuals.

• Prior knowledge in speech language pathology, child development, or early intervention.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)

• Cover Letter (required)

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